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P4

Curriculum Briefing 2016

Self-directed Learners, Compassionate Leaders & Responsible and Useful Citizens

Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

• Sharing on School Vision, Mission and Values

• Introduction to School Management Team and Level

Teachers

• Subject-Based Banding (SBB)

• Key Level Highlights

• Question and Answer (Q&A)

Programme

Self-Directed Learners, Compassionate Leaders

& Responsible and Useful Citizens

School Vision

School Mission : A school of excellence

where pupils and staff grow in wisdom,

stature and in favour with God and Man

(Adapted from Luke 2:52)

R: Respect

I: Integrity

C: Compassion

H: Honour God , Nation & School

T: Teamwork

P: Passion For Learning

Going from Strength to Strength

GMSP School Values

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Road Safety and Traffic Management

We would like to seek your cooperation on the following matters:

- Road crossing

Dismount from bicycles, scooters, etc

Continue to teach the children to observe safe crossing

- To queue and wait for the public bus and not push their way up.

Regular checks will be done by teachers and security officers

BUT children must own the responsibility

- Dropping off at Block 120

Prepare the child for prompt alighting

Keep schoolbags with the child and not in the boot, if possible

Attendance

• Pupils who are absent from school due to sickness must produce a medical certificate ( MC).

• If the reason is non-medical , (e.g. bereavement) , a letter is required.

• Inform the form teacher when child is unable to attend school (SMS, email).

• School does not encourage pupils to take leave of absence during term time to travel abroad. This is to ensure continuation and consistency of learning. Request has to be submitted to school leaders.

Examinations

• No marks will be given when a pupil is absent without medical certificate (MC) . A letter from the parent / guardian will not be accepted in this case.

• For pupils who do not produce an MC, a ZERO will be given for that subject.

• There will be no re-sitting of written examination papers for pupils. MC will be reflected in the result slip. For pupils who are absent with MC, marks will be pro-rated.

• An “MC “ will be reflected in the result slip. • Only valid reasons such as the death of closed

relatives( e.g. grandparents) will be accepted.

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Primary Four

Subject-Based Banding

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Retaining Key Tenets of

Ability-Driven Education

• School-based Examination at P4

• P4 Subject-Based Banding

• Parental choice at the end of P4

• Final Decision by School at end of P5

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• To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects

• To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths

Why introduce Subject-Based Banding?

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• Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6

• Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his/her abilities

(i.e. Standard or Foundation)

What Subject-Based Banding means

for your child

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Standard vs. Foundation Subject

• Foundation subjects put focus on mastery of core content and skills.

• These are pitched at a lower level as compared to the corresponding standard subject.

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How does Subject-based Banding work?

recommends

offered by school

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How does Subject-based Banding work?

( 4S + HMT)

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How does Subject-based Banding work?

( 4S)

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How does Subject-based Banding work?

( 4S)

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How does Subject-based Banding work?

(4F)

( 3S+ 1F)

( 2S+ 2F)

(1S+ 3F)

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How does Subject-Based Banding work?

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Profile of Pupils taking various Subject Combinations

Subject Combination Profile of Pupils

4 Standard Subjects + HMTL

Pupils who are strong in EL, MA, SC & very strong in MTL

4 Standard Subjects Pupils who are strong in EL, MA, SC & MTL.

Generally the majority of the cohort

Combination of Standard Subject(s) and Foundation Subject(s)

Pupils who are weak in certain subject(s) will take the subject(s) at foundation level

4 Foundation Subjects Pupils who are weak in 3 or more subjects

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Most Common Subject Combinations

Combinations Offered

Subjects Offered

4S1H English, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, Science, Higher Mother Tongue Language

4S English, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, Science

1S(MT)3F Mother Tongue Language, Foundation English, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Science,

4F Foundation English, Foundation Mother Tongue Language, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Science

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Subject Combinations

• Standard level for EL & Math for most pupils except for pupils doing 4 Foundation subjects

4S + HMT

4S( EL, Math, Sc, MT)

3S( EL, Math, Sc) + 1F( MT)

3S( EL, Math, MT) + 1F( Sc)

3S ( EL, Sc, MT) + 1F (Math)

1S( MT) + 3F( EL, Math, Sc)

4F( EL, Math, Sc, MT)

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Overall Assessment of Pupils at the end of P4

Examination Weighting

1st Semester SA1 - 40%

2nd Semester Alternative Assessment - 10% SA2 – 50%

Total 100%

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P4 Achievement Bands

Band Mark Range Brief Description

1 85 – 100 Is very good in the subject

2 70 – 84 Is good in the subject

3 50 – 69 Has adequate grasp of the subject

4 Below 50 Has not met minimum requirement of the subject

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P5 & P6 (Standard) Grading System

Grade Mark Range

Brief Description

A* 91 & above Has very good understanding of the subject

A 75 - 90 Has good understanding of the subject

B 60 - 74

C 50 - 59

D 35 - 49

E 20 - 34

U (Ungraded)

Below 20

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P5 & P6 (Foundation) Grading System

Grade Mark Range

Brief Description

1 85 - 100 Is very good at the subject at the foundation level

2 70 - 84 Is good at the subject at the foundation level

3 50 - 69 Has an adequate grasp of the subject at the foundation level

4 30 - 49 Has an elementary grasp of the subject at the foundation level

U (Ungraded)

Below 30 Has not met the requirements at the foundation level for the minimum grade

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What Parents Need to Know

• Scores in Foundation subjects would be lower compared to

Standard subjects as the PSLE score. Scores will take into

account the difference in content and demand of any foundation

subject(s) taken.

• Based on performance at PSLE, pupils taking 4 Standard

subjects may be posted to: Express , Normal Academic, Normal

Technical.

• Pupils offering at least 2 Foundation subjects will most likely be

channelled to Normal Academic stream in secondary school.

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What Parents Need to Know

• Pupils taking 3 Foundation subjects and 1

Standard subject could qualify for

Normal Academic course if they do very well.

• Pupils taking Foundation and Standard

subjects could be in the same class.

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Pupil Placement Issues

• Current policies will apply for ad hoc transfers and admissions

• Subject combination a pupil takes at receiving school will be determined jointly by school and parents

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Selection Criteria

• Based on P4 mid-year and end-of-the year examination data

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How does Subject-Based Banding work?

• At P4 – Pupil sits for school-based exams

Based on pupil’s results, school

recommends a subject combination.

Parents fill up option form indicating

preferred combination.

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Parental Option

• When exercising your option WITH your

child, please opt wisely…

• For a subject combination that matches your child’s

capability,

NOT

• What your other children were capable of

• What you want of your child

• Where your child’s preferences are

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Parental Option

• Opt for the course and not the class as the

school decides on your child’s class based on

their results and not the course.

• Submit your option form on time.

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English Language

• Revisions to PSLE English exam format from 2015

• The changes in the PSLE English Language examination syllabuses are aligned with the teaching syllabus

• Rationale: to equip our pupils with the skills they need for life and work in the 21st century

• Teachers have implemented the teaching and examination syllabuses in the curriculum

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Mother Tongue

• Will be implemented in 2017

• P4 pupils will be affected by the change

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Mother Tongue

• Written & Interactive skills will be assessed in

Paper 2 during SA1 & SA2.

• New Oral Format will be tested from 2016

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Mother Tongue

• No change in weightage for the various components:

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Bonus points for taking Higher Mother Tongue Language

• ONLY applicable if your child is going to a

Special Assistance Programme (SAP)

secondary school.

• Distinction – 3 points

• Merit – 2 points

• Pass – 1 point

Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of Mother Tongue Languages (MTLs)

and English Language (EL) Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The ICT applications in the iMTL and EL Portals support teaching, learning and assessment of these languages as they are specifically designed: •To develop 21st century competencies of communication, collaboration and information •To be aligned with the syllabi for the MTLs and EL •To deliver curriculum content as part of textbooks and other instructional materials

The iMTL Portal

Implementation: 2013 – 2015 and beyond

Year Portal

2013 2014 2015 and beyond

iMTL P4-P6 (For

MTLs – CL, ML and TL only)

Pri 4 Pri 4 – 5

(All)

Pri 4 – 6

(All)

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New PE Syllabus (for P3 and P4)

A report on child’s progress and achievement in the Learning Areas will be provided at year-end.

Learning Areas

Athletics, Games & Sports, Gymnastics, Dance, Outdoor Education, Physical Heath and Fitness

Authentic platform to demonstrate learning via Inter-Class Tournaments

CCA@GMSP Holistic Education Experience

• Nurture interest

• Develop talent

• Cultivate zest for life

• Strengthen friendship

• Build character

A platform for

Direct School Admission (DSA)

CCA Programme

Sports and Games

Performing Arts

Clubs and Societies

Uniform Groups

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Netball

Skipping

Soccer

Choir

Cultural Dance

ELDS

Guzheng

Handbells

Art Club

Environment

Club

Library

Media Club

Iculture Club

Boys' Brigade

Girls' Brigade

P3 to P6 pupils are to take up one CCA.

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P4 Supporting Programmes

Programmes Term

High Progress Learning Programme (Math Olympiad, Sci E2K) Eng, Math, Sci Remediation 1-1 Apple Computing Mass Leadership Camp PRAISE@My Singapura SwimSafer

On-going On-going On-going Term 1-3 Term 2 and 3 Term 2 and 3

Remedial classes Calculator workshop Road Safety Park Visit

Jun/Sep Holidays Term 4 Term 4

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Level Highlights (P4)

PRAISE@My Singapura is an interdisciplinary programme that integrates Art and Crafts, Social Studies and English together with Museum appreciation skills. P.R.A.I.S.E stands for Praise, Reflect, Appreciate, Integrate, Seek (Knowledge) and E3 (Explore, Experience & Excite). Pupils will deliver their thoughts, findings and artistic abilities though their art lessons and presentation.

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Level Highlights (P4)

This programme consists of 4 modules: Module 1: Museum Visits Module 2: Learning Journey to Singapore River Module 3: Junior Urban Sketching – Singapore River Module 4: Oracy & Presentation PRAISE@My Singapura aims to guide and mould our pupils to be self-directed and inquisitive learners who are rooted in Singapore.

Assessment : SA1 2016 Dates Subject

25 & 28 April EL and MT Oral

4 May ( Wed ) EL Paper 1 and EL Listening Comprehension

5 May ( Thu ) MT Paper 1 and MT Listening Comprehension

9 May ( Mon ) EL Paper 2

10 May ( Tue ) Math Paper 1 and 2

11 May ( Wed) MT Paper 2

12 May ( Thu ) Science

Meet The Parents’ Session

26 May 2016 Thursday

(In this session , parents will get to meet form teachers

on an individual basis. It will be E-learning day for

pupils.)

SUPPORT From PARENTS

a) Role model good Values and Citizenship

b) Share good stories with children at home

Examples:

Use of newspaper articles,

story books, movies & everyday experiences

c) Show interest in your child’s life-

Examples-

Studies, CCAs, Social life, Physical Health

Encourage & Build good habits in your child

in words, thoughts and actions always!

SUPPORT From PARENTS

Sunday Times, July 21, 2013

Wan Bao, March 17, 2013

Sunday Times, Jan 13, 2014

The New Paper, March 17, 2013

The New Paper, March 17, 2013

Straits Times, October 18, 2013

Channels of Communication

Pupil’s Handbook

Email : gmps@moe.edu.sg

Teachers’email : Pupil’s Handbook

Letters from school

Monthly memo

Semestral Newsletters

School website: http://www.geylangmethodistpri.moe. edu.sg/

Telephone 6748 6746 (O)

Parents’ Portal - Introduction

What is the Parents’ Portal?

Portal for the Parents

Allows for ease of communication from school to parents

Parents can use the features within the Portal to track their children's

progress

Features:

Important Announcements from GMSP

Travel Declaration online

Notification of child’s ongoing tasks

Parents’ Portal App - Announcements

Announcement

New feature: Push Notifications will be sent out (*will only work if

parents stay logged in to the App).

Parents can click “I have read this Notification” - acknowledgement

Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report

Travel Declaration

Submit Travel Plans via the Portal: Tools Travel Declaration

Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report

Travel Declaration

Submit Travel Plans via the App

Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks

Child’s Ongoing Tasks

Track the activities that have been assigned to the children

eReports

Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks

Child’s Ongoing Tasks

Track the activities that have been assigned to the children

Parents’ Portal App – Logging In

Download the Asknlearn App from iTunes or Play Store

Launch the app. Key in the school name.

Parents’ Portal App – Logging In

Details:

User ID: Your Child’s BC Number

Password (for first time Login): parents

Parents’ Portal App – Logging In

Once you have logged in, kindly fill in the mandatory information to register.

Parents’ Portal App – Logging In

Click on the “Back” button to login to the Parent Portal using your new password. You can start using the App.

LMS Technical Support (Helpdesk)

Getting Help and Support URL: lms.asknlearn.com/gmps

Every Student, an Engaged Learner

Every School, a Good School

Every Teacher, a Caring Educator

Every Parent, a Supportive Partner

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‘ Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old ,

he will not turn from it ’ Proverbs 22:6

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Please complete the Parents’ Feedback Form and

return it to the teachers

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Thank You!

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